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on 10 Jan 2012
I was convicted of drunk driving 10 years ago when I was 23 (and stupid), and never got it expunged. Now I've been offered a job in Australia, but I'm worried I won't be able to pass the character assessment of the application because of the fact that the conviction appears on my police record. Can anyone who has been in a similar situation let me know what happened?
Anonymous (not verified) on 22 Mar 2012 - 12:33
Hi GlobalNomad Did anyone ever answer this question for you? I'm in the same position and would really like to know what has happened with your 457 Visa.
Anonymous (not verified) on 28 Mar 2012 - 20:09
"I am in exactly the same situation, has any of you got answers
Anonymous (not verified) on 4 Apr 2012 - 19:28
hi all ive just been granted my 457 visa, and yes i was silly 16 years ago( drink drive) just tell them on your application form and you should have no ploblem with it.
Anonymous (not verified) on 8 May 2012 - 02:23
what if the offence is recently??
Anonymous (not verified) on 14 Jul 2012 - 15:20
What if it was yesterday. Im in the Same position now...
Anonymous (not verified) on 16 Jul 2012 - 08:20
Hi all

I'm sure if you of otherwise good character and the offense is a minor one you will be fine. If you caused a pile up where people were killed and served jail time - of course that's another story.

Note that there have recently been major changes to the 457 visa.
Anonymous (not verified) on 18 Nov 2012 - 17:00
as long as there is no jail time but i think it has to be spent
Anonymous (not verified) on 1 Mar 2014 - 10:00
Drunk driving is not a minor crime. You are unfit to come to Australia unless it was more than 10 years ago. Do you think Australia wants loser who are drunk drivers ?